Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary is a registered non-profit organization so your donations are both federally tax deductable and tax deductable in the state of Pennsylvania

Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary Incorporated got its start when a retired college professor, Dr. Sankar Sastri bought a 42 acre farm in Bangor Pa. for protecting cows from slaughter and abuse. Currently there are 15 cows, 10 cats, and many wild
turkeys and birds living at the sanctuary. We are also looking forward to adding some peacocks and
pigs soon.

Agni Hotra and Homa is the ancient Vedic fire sacrifice which is deeply embedded in the Vedic tradition. The Vedas describe many wonderful blessings which may be obtained through sacrificing cow ghee,
milk and curd as well as grains and other items to Agni. With the exception of tulasi wood which is very difficult to obtain, there is no better fuel than pure cow dung for this purpose, and your purchase has the added benefit of helping to support the cows! Order Here

Our mission here at Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary is to provide not only a safe haven for cows who would otherwise have been destined for the slaughterhouse but also to provide them with a free and loving environment where they can live peacefully. It is our goal to protect as many cows as possible and to make them genuinely happy.

Why Protect Cows?

A Cow is like a mother to us

Cows give abundant milk not only for their calves but also for us

There are 90,000 cows and calves slaughtered each day in America

Cow protection brings happiness and perfection in life

Cow ghee is a necessary ingredient for performing a Yagna

Cows are dear to Lord Krishna

The mere sight of a cow is considered a good deed

A cow is an invaluable asset in human society

Cows are intelligent, sentient beings who want to live just as much as we do

Get
Involved

The best way to get involved is to adopt a cow. You can choose the cow you would like to adopt. Please send a check or money order made out to Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary to help with the maintainance of your adopted cow. We are a registered not for profit organization and your contribution is tax deductable.

BANGOR, Pa. (AP) -- Down an unmarked dirt road in a hilly
corner of eastern Pennsylvania, Sankar Sastri calls out to
his nine cows who, after a moment, charge around an old
stone fence and romp around Sastri like children at play.
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Cow
Quotes

"The Lord has different names according to His different activities. For example, His name is Madhusüdana because He killed the demon of the name Madhu; His name is Govinda because He gives pleasure to the cows and to the senses" - Srila Prabhupada...>more

Cheesy Cow Humor

The suffering of the cows is no laughing matter but even they know you need a sense of humor to get by in this world.

Q. Why do cows wear bells?

A. Because their horns don't work.

Q. How can you tell if your cow is into yoga?

A. If she sits around all day in the lotus position chanting MOO backwards.